Mechanical Engineer

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Borehamwood. The role involves ensuring the proper functioning of mechanical systems, performing repairs, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and experience in mechanical maintenance. This position offers competitive pay and room for career advancement within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

Financial wellbeing assistance

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Employee recognition awards

Training and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical system inspections and repairs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain mechanical systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct checks on safety equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Basic Plumbing Studies

City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing

City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Heating & Ventilating

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

Tools

Tools for mechanical maintenance

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Job Description – Mechanical Engineer (MCH1) – Skilled Person

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description – Mechanical Engineer (MCH1) – Skilled Person

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to (position) – Supervisor – Person In Charge

Our values and behaviours

An individual's belief in our values and behaviours is as important as their technical and/or professional know how which is why our Job Descriptions are written with these in mind.

Delivering the exceptional, every day

Our purpose: our expertise, care, technology and insight create amazing work environments, helping our customers be exceptional every day.

Our promise to our people: a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.

Our promise to our customers: a trusted partner creating exceptional environments for your customers and people, adding value every day.

Our Culture – Our Core Values And How We Behave

We are one Mitie: we work as one to deliver a seamless, unrivalled service. We are all in it together, if we can help a customer or colleague in any way, we will. We are one Mitie.

We are built on integrity and trust: integrity and trust are at the heart of all we do. We are the face of company. We treat others as we would like to be treated. We are proud to work for Mitie.

We go the extra mile: whether it's keeping things running smoothly in a safe environment, looking for new ways to do things better or fixing problems, going the extra mile for our colleagues and customers and keeping our promises is in our DNA.

Our diversity makes us stronger: we are very proud of our rich and diverse culture and backgrounds. Our diversity creates ideas and insights. Everyone at Mitie has a voice and is treated as an equal.

Our customers' business, is our business: we are a partner, trusted for our expertise and for putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Job Objectives And Responsibilities

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the proper functioning and safety of the facilities and equipment. You will also be able to carry out minor repairs and improvements to the building fabric, such as painting, plastering, carpentry, etc.

Main duties

Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical systems

Respond to requests and reports of faults or breakdowns from staff, clients, or contractors, and troubleshoot the issues in a timely and professional manner

Install new equipment and appliances, and assist in the setup of other systems

Conduct regular checks and tests of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, etc., and ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations

Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, inventory, and spare parts, and report any issues or recommendations to the supervisor or manager

Follow a maintenance schedule and prioritise tasks according to urgency and importance

Use and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment required for the role, and ensure they are in good working order and stored securely

Work collaboratively with other maintenance staff, contractors, and external specialists, and provide guidance and support when needed

Keep up to date with the latest developments and best practices in the field of maintenance, and attend training courses as required

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies

City & Guilds - Craft Certificate in Plumbing

City & Guilds - Craft Certificate Heating & Ventilating

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation (Mechanical Maintenance)

Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices, and ability to use them safely and effectively

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Interacting & Communicating

Knowledge of commercial requirements of contract

Knowledge of all requirements for administration of service excellent

Analysing & Reporting

Manual dexterity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

Ability to assess asset condition, report findings and solutions in a clear and concise way.

Provide guidance to trainee plumbing engineers to support their development and skilled plumbing engineers to support the decision making process.

Adapting & Performing

Ability to work on own and as part of a wider team

A proactive approach, with a can-do attitude

Good physical condition and strength, and ability to work in different environments and

Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, on-call, or during weekends and holidays as neede

How we behave…

We treat all colleagues with respect

We challenge people when they don't do the right thing

We welcome advice from anyone that might improve what we do

We are open and honest

We think safety and always follow rules for safe working

We work with each other to achieve the best for clients and for Mitie

We share information to help colleagues succeed

We build great relationships

Our first response to requests will always be positive

We look out for each other, never walking by unsafe actions or situations

We do good things for each other, the environment and the community

We appreciate diversity and encourage it

We demonstrate team spirit

We are committed to doing things better and setting new standards in all that we do

We take pride in what we do and have fun doing it

We celebrate success and say thank youWe bring new ideas to the way we do things

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Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Smriti Jasoria at [e-mail].

Since 1987, Mitie’s 72,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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